Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel

$$$$||View on mapPlaya Grande, Costa RicaMain Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica, 50309|
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Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel
Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica, 50309·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Breakfast10.0
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples40%
Solo35%
Groups11%
Families9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Breakfast10.0
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.5
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples40%
Solo35%
Groups11%
Families9%

Adults-only surf hostel with beach access and nightly social events in Playa Grande

Exceptional Facilities

Onda Hotel offers a year-round outdoor swimming pool, yoga classes, and a sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas. The property includes a communal kitchen, a coworking space with lockers, and luggage storage. Guests also have access to an airport shuttle and shuttle service for exploring the area.

Comfortable Accommodations

Onda Playa Grande provides air-conditioned rooms with garden or pool views, balconies, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Room options range from deluxe king rooms with private baths to queen rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Guest reviews highlight the clean, well-designed spaces and comfortable bedding.

Dining Experience

The on-site restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with a menu that includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Live music accompanies meals, and a family-style breakfast is included in the rate. The bar offers wine, champagne, and cocktails, with happy hour specials.

Prime Location

Onda Costa Rica is a 1-minute walk from Grande Beach, a quiet two-mile stretch with surf breaks and sunsets. The hotel is 5 miles from Tamarindo Airport and a 45-minute beach walk to Tamarindo town. Nearby activities include yoga classes, movie nights, and hiking trails.

Entertainment and Social Events

Onda Hostel organizes nightly events such as themed dinners, pub crawls, poker nights, and trivia. Billiards, a pool table, and live music performances are available on-site. Guest reviews note that the social atmosphere is a key draw, with barbecues and happy hour fostering connections.

  • Location: 1-minute walk from Grande Beach, quiet surf spot
  • Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with private or shared bathrooms
  • Dining: On-site restaurant with dietary options and family-style breakfast
  • Social: Nightly events, live music, pub crawls, and trivia
  • Workspace: Coworking space with lockers and luggage storage
  • Transport: Airport shuttle and shuttle service available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 06:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:36
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Rooms and availability

Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
Deluxe Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/Drinks

Bar/Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Adults only

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge area
  • Picnic area/Tables
  • Dinner

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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Essential information about Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 32 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 8.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tamarindo, TNO

Location

Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica, 50309
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Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica, 50309
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Main Road, 250 To Northeast From Minae Provincia De Guanacaste, Playa Grande, Costa Rica, 50309
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Reviews of Onda - Playa Grande - Adults Only Hotel

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